Meaning
postman, mail carrier
- a person who delivers mail or parcels
In a sentence
Il postino porta la posta ogni mattina alle dieci.
The postman brings the mail every morning at ten.
Oggi il postino non ha lasciato nessun pacco.
Today the postman did not leave any packages.
Hai visto se è già passato il postino?
Did you see if the mail carrier has already come by?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| postino | masculine · singular |
| postini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form 'postina' is commonly used for a female mail carrier.
- A formal synonym often found on official forms is 'portalettere'.